On Monday night, terrorists or frenzied runners launched an attack in the center of Vienna, so Facebook’s personal security control function is active again.

Originally designed for natural disasters, Facebook has developed a feature that eventually had to be activated frequently in recent years due to terrorist attacks. This time, it was activated due to the shooting in Vienna on Monday night, about which the latest information is constantly received.

There are two things you can do on the personal security check page. Anyone in the vicinity of Vienna can let their friends know that they are not in trouble at the touch of a button. The reverse is also true: anyone who goes to the site can search for their acquaintances in the Vienna area to see if they are safe. Facebook automatically lists friends in the affected area based on their profile.



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